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- the embodiments described herein relate to apparatuses, systems, and methods for a turf trim strip that may be used to secure turf.
- the turf may be used on various fields, which may be, but is not limited to, a soccer field.
- Sporting fields may use turf instead of grass.
- the turf is stretched to the edges of the fields, but over time may develop wrinkles and/or may move away from the perimeter of the field.
- Other disadvantages may exist.
- the present disclosure is directed to apparatuses, systems, and methods for a turf trim strip that overcomes at least one of the disadvantages discussed above.
- the turf trim strip may be used with, but is not limited to, a soccer field.
- the tuft trim strip may be connectable to walls of a modular field.
- One embodiment of the disclosure is an apparatus having a first panel and a second panel.
- the first panel having a first top surface, a first bottom surface, a first edge, a second edge, a first end, and a second end.
- the second panel having a second top surface, a second bottom surface, a third edge, a fourth edge, a third end, and a fourth end.
- the second top surface of the second panel is oriented substantially perpendicular to the first top surface of the first panel and the second edge of the first panel is adjacent to the third edge of the second panel.
- the apparatus includes a plurality of turf tabs along the first panel, the plurality of turf tabs being positioned between the first and second edges and between the first and second ends of the first panel.
- the plurality of turf tabs having a first position substantially parallel to the first top surface of the first panel and a second position that is at an acute angle with respect to the first top surface of the first panel. In the second position, the plurality of turf tabs extends away from the first top surface of the first panel and toward the second panel.
- the acute angle may be between approximately 10 degrees and 60 degrees.
- the acute angle may be between 30 degrees and 45 degrees.
- the first and second edges of the apparatus may have a first length and the first and second ends may have a second length with the second length being less than the first length.
- the third and fourth edges of the apparatus may have the first length and the third and fourth ends of the apparatus may have a third length with the third length being less than the second length.
- the second edge of the first panel may be connected to the third edge of the second panel.
- the apparatus may include a bend, the bend forming the second edge of the first panel and the third edge of the second panel.
- Each turf tab of the plurality of turf tabs of the apparatus may include a plurality of teeth.
- the apparatus may include a plurality of wall tabs, each wall tab of the plurality of wall tabs includes a slot.
- the slot of each wall tab of the plurality of wall tabs may be formed in both the first panel and the second panel.
- the plurality of wall tabs may have an initial position and a bent position. In the initial position, a first portion of each wall tab of the plurality of wall tabs may be substantially parallel to the second panel and a second portion of each wall tab of the plurality of wall tabs may be substantially parallel to the first panel.
- each wall tab In the bent position, the second portion of each wall tab may be substantially perpendicular to the first bottom surface of the first panel and may extend away from the first bottom surface of the first panel.
- Each turf tab of the plurality of turf tabs may include two elongated openings formed in the first panel.
- One embodiment of the present disclosure is a system having a first panel, a second panel, a portion of turf, and a plurality of turf tabs.
- the first panel includes a first top surface, a first bottom surface, a first edge, a second edge, a first end, and a second end.
- the second panel includes a second top surface, a second bottom surface, third edge, a fourth edge, a third end, and a fourth end, wherein the second top surface of the second panel is oriented perpendicular to the first top surface of the first panel and the second edge of the first panel is adjacent to the third edge of the second panel.
- the plurality of turf tabs are along the first panel.
- the plurality of turf tabs are positioned between the first and second edges and between the first and second ends of the first panel.
- the plurality of turf tabs have a first position substantially parallel to the first top surface of the first panel and a second position that is at an acute angle with respect to the first top surface of the first panel.
- the plurality of turf tabs extend away from the first top surface of the first panel in the second position and secure the portion of turf to the first panel.
- the system may include a portion of a pad layer.
- the first panel may be positioned between the portion of the pad layer and the portion of the turf.
- the system may include a first plurality of fasteners that secure the portion of the turf to the first panel.
- the first panel and the second panel may be a unitary member.
- the system may include a plurality of wall tabs positioned between the first and second ends of the first panel and between the third and fourth ends of the second panel.
- Each wall tab may include a slot.
- the slot of each wall tab may be formed in both the first panel and the second panel.
- the system may include a wall portion.
- the wall portion may be connected to the second panel via a second plurality of fasteners.
- Each fastener of the second plurality of fasteners may be positioned through a respective one of the slots of the plurality of wall tabs.
- Each turf tab may include a plurality of teeth.
- One embodiment of the disclosure is a method.
- the method comprises cutting a plurality of turf tabs into a member.
- the method includes cutting a plurality of wall tabs into the member.
- the method includes cutting a slot in each wall tab of the plurality of wall tabs.
- the method includes bending the member to form a first panel and a second panel.
- the first panel includes a first top surface, a first bottom surface, a first edge, a second edge, a first end, and a second end.
- the second panel includes a second top surface, a second bottom surface, third edge, a fourth edge, a third end, and a fourth end.
- the second top surface of the second panel is oriented perpendicular to the first top surface of the first panel and the second edge of the first panel is adjacent to the third edge of the second panel.
- the plurality of turf tabs have a first position substantially parallel to the first top surface of the first panel and a second position that is at an acute angle with respect to the first top surface of the first panel. A first portion of each slot is in the first panel and a second portion of each slot is in the second panel.
- the plurality of wall tabs have an initial position and a bent position. In the initial position, a first portion of each wall tab of the plurality of wall tabs is substantially parallel to the second panel and a second portion of each wall tab of the plurality of wall tabs is substantially parallel to the first panel. In the bent position, the second portion of each wall tab is substantially perpendicular to the first bottom surface of the first panel and extends away from the first bottom surface of the first panel.
- the method may include cutting teeth and two adjacent elongated openings for each turf tab of the plurality of turf tabs.
- the method may include using a laser cutter to cut the plurality of turf tabs, cut the plurality of wall tabs, and cut the slot in each of the wall tabs.
- FIG. 1 shows a perspective view of an embodiment of an apparatus of the disclosure.
- FIG. 2 is a schematic of an embodiment of a system of the disclosure.
- FIG. 3 is a schematic of an embodiment of a system of the disclosure.
- FIG. 4 is a schematic of an embodiment of a system of the disclosure.
- FIG. 5 is a close-up partial view of an embodiment of an apparatus of the disclosure.
- FIG. 6 is a flow chart of an embodiment of a method of the disclosure.
- FIG. 1 shows a perspective view of an embodiment of an apparatus 100 , also referred to herein as a turf trim strip.
- the apparatus 100 includes a first panel 110 and a second panel 120 .
- the first panel 110 has a first top surface 111 , a first bottom surface 112 , a first edge 113 , a second edge 114 , a first end 115 , and a second end 116 .
- the second panel 120 includes a second top surface 121 , a second bottom surface 122 , a third edge 123 , a fourth edge 124 , a third end 125 , and a fourth end 126 .
- the second top surface 121 of the second panel 120 is oriented substantially perpendicular to the first top surface 111 of the first panel 110 .
- the second edge 114 of the first panel 110 is adjacent to the third edge 123 of the second panel 120 .
- the second edge 114 of the first panel 110 and the third edge 123 of the second panel 120 may be formed by a bend 150 between the panels 110 , 120 .
- the first and second panels 110 , 120 may be comprised of a unitary member and may be formed by bending the unitary member to form the first and second panels 110 , 120 as well as the second end 114 and the third end 123 .
- the first and second panels 110 , 120 may be separate members that are connected together along the second edge 114 and the third edge 123 as would be appreciated by one of ordinary skill in the art having the benefit of this disclosure.
- the apparatus 100 includes a plurality of turf tabs 130 along the first panel 110 .
- the plurality of turf tabs 130 are positioned between the first and second edges 113 , 114 and between the first and second ends 115 , 116 of the first panel 110 .
- the plurality of turf tabs 130 having a first position substantially parallel to the first top surface 111 of the first panel 110 as shown in FIG. 1 .
- the plurality of turf tabs 130 have a second position (shown in FIGS. 2 - 5 ) that is at an acute angle 133 (best shown in FIG. 5 ) with respect to the first top surface 111 of the first panel 110 . In the second position, the plurality of turf tabs 130 extends away from the first top surface 111 of the first panel 110 .
- the turf tabs 130 in the second position may be used to secure turf used in a playing field. Turf may be stretched from wall to wall on a field. Over time, the turf may tend to contract and move away from the exterior walls. The turf tabs 130 of the apparatus 100 may be used to secure the turf when in the second position.
- the first and second edges 113 , 114 of the apparatus 100 have a first length 117 and the first and second ends 115 , 116 have a second length 118 .
- the second length 118 is less than the first length 117 .
- the third and fourth edges 123 , 124 of the apparatus 100 may have the also have the first length 117 or may a length less than the first length 117 .
- the third and fourth ends 125 , 126 of the apparatus 100 have a third length 127 with the third length 127 being less than the second length 118 .
- Each turf tab 130 includes a plurality of teeth 131 .
- the teeth 131 may be used to secure a portion of turf.
- the configuration of the teeth 131 are shown for illustrative purposes and may be varied as would be appreciated by one of ordinary skill in the art having the benefit of this disclosure.
- the number, shape, configuration and/or location of the teeth 131 may be varied.
- Other shapes may be used in connected with the turf tab 130 to secure turf to the apparatus 100 .
- the turf tabs 130 in the first panel 110 may include two elongated openings 132 through the first panel 110 adjacent to the teeth 131 .
- the elongated openings 132 are configured to aid in bending the turf tabs 130 from the first position (shown in FIG. 1 ) to the second position (shown in FIG. 2 ).
- the size, shape, number, and/or configuration of the elongated openings 132 may be varied as would be appreciated by one of ordinary skill in the art having the benefit of this disclosure.
- the apparatus 100 includes a plurality of wall tabs 140 .
- Each wall tab 140 includes a slot 141 .
- the slot 141 of each wall tab 140 is formed in both the first panel 110 and the second panel 120 .
- the wall tabs 140 have an initial position (shown in FIG. 1 ) and a bent position (shown in FIG. 5 ). In the initial position, a first portion 140 A of each wall tab 140 is substantially parallel to the second panel 120 and a second portion 140 B of each wall tab 140 is substantially parallel to the first panel 110 . In the bent position (shown in FIG. 5 ), the second portion 140 B of each wall tab 140 is substantially perpendicular to the first bottom surface 112 of the first panel 110 and may extend away from the first bottom surface 112 of the first panel 120 .
- a fastener may be inserted into the slot 141 of the wall tab 140 to secure the apparatus 100 to a wall as discussed herein.
- the wall tab 140 in the bent position enables a fastener to be inserted into the slot 141 below the first panel 110 if needed due to the thickness of a pad layer as discussed herein.
- FIGS. 2 - 4 show an embodiment of a system 500 of the present disclosure.
- the system includes a turf trim strip 100 that includes first panel 110 , a second panel 120 , and a plurality of turf tabs 130 A, 130 B, and 130 C (collectively 130 ).
- the turf trim strip 100 also includes a one or more wall tabs 140 .
- the system 500 includes at least a portion of turf 400 (shown in FIGS. 3 and 4 ), at least a portion of a pad layer 200 , and one or more walls 300 .
- the first panel 110 of the turf trim strip 100 includes a first top surface 111 , a first bottom surface 112 (shown in FIG. 1 ), a first edge 113 , a second edge 114 , a first end 115 (shown in FIG. 1 ), and a second end 116 (shown in FIG. 1 ).
- the second panel 120 includes a second top surface 121 , a second bottom surface 122 (shown in FIG. 1 ), third edge 123 , a fourth edge 124 , a third end 125 (shown in FIG. 1 ), and a fourth end 126 (shown in FIG. 1 ).
- the second top surface 121 of the second panel 122 is oriented substantially perpendicular to the first top surface 111 of the first panel 110 .
- the second edge 114 of the first panel 110 is adjacent to the third edge 123 of the second panel 120 .
- the first and second panels 110 , 120 may be formed by bending a unitary member to create the first and second panels 110
- the turf trim strip 100 includes a plurality of turf tabs 130 along the first panel 110 .
- the plurality of turf tabs 130 are positioned between the first and second edges 113 , 114 and between the first and second ends 115 , 116 of the first panel 110 .
- the plurality of turf tabs 130 have a first position substantially parallel to the first top surface 111 of the first panel 110 and a second position that is at an acute angle 133 with respect to the first top surface 111 of the first panel 110 .
- the acute angle 133 is an angle that is less than 90 degrees and more than 0 degrees measured between the first top surface 111 of the first panel 110 and the bottom surface of the turf tab 130 . In one embodiment, the acute angle 133 is between 30 and 45 degrees.
- the acute angle 133 is between approximately 10 and approximately 60 degrees.
- the plurality of turf tabs 130 extend away from the first top surface 111 of the first panel 110 and toward the second panel 120 in the second position and may be used to secure the portion of turf 400 to the first panel 110 .
- the turf tabs 130 om the second position may prevent the turf 400 from pulling or moving away from the wall 300 .
- Turf tab 130 A is shown in the first position and turf tabs 130 B, 130 C are shown in the second position.
- the teeth 131 of turf tabs 130 B, 130 C are extended away from the first panel 110 and may be used to secure the turf 400 .
- the system 500 include a portion of a pad layer 200 .
- the pad layer 200 is used to provide cushion to the playing field as would be appreciated by one of ordinary skill in the art having the benefit of this disclosure.
- the first panel 110 of the turf trim strip 100 is positioned between the portion of the pad layer 200 and the portion of the turf 400 .
- the system 500 includes a first plurality of fasteners 401 (shown in FIG. 4 ) that secure the portion of the turf 400 to the first panel 110 of the turf trim strip 100 .
- the turf tabs 130 may be used to prevent the turf 400 from contracting away from the wall 300 , which is connected to the turf trim strip 100 as discussed herein.
- the plurality of fasteners 401 may be used to also secure the turf 400 to the turf trim strip 100 .
- the fasteners may be screwed down through the turf 400 and into the first panel 110 , which may be made of aluminum or the like.
- the plurality of fasteners 401 are shown for illustrative purposes and may be varied as would be appreciated by one of ordinary skill in the art. For example, the size, shape, location, number, and/or configuration may be varied.
- the turf trim strip 100 includes a plurality of wall tabs 140 positioned between the first and second ends 115 , 116 of the first panel 110 and between the third and fourth ends 125 , 126 of the second panel 120 .
- Each wall tab 140 includes a slot 141 .
- the slot 141 of each wall tab 140 is formed in both the first panel 110 and the second panel 120 .
- a wall 300 of the system 500 is connected to the second panel 120 of the turf trim strip via a second plurality of fasteners 142 .
- Each fastener 142 of the second plurality of fasteners 142 is positioned through a respective one of the slots 141 of the plurality of wall tabs 140 .
- the wall tabs 140 are configured to have an initial position (shown in FIG. 2 ) and a bent position (shown in FIG. 5 ).
- FIG. 2 shows a fastener 142 inserted through the slot 141 of the wall tab 140 above the first panel 110 of the turf trim strip 100 .
- the wall tab 140 remains in the initial position.
- it may be necessary to bend the wall tab 140 to the bent position so that a fastener 142 may be inserted through the slot 141 below the first panel 110 as shown in FIG. 5 .
- the elongated slot 141 enables the turf trim strip 100 to be used to connect to a wall 300 of a playing field having various thickness of padding layer 200 .
- FIG. 4 shows a portion of turf 400 being positioned against the wall 300 and turf trim strip 100 of a system 500 .
- the turf tab 130 has been bent to the second position to secure the turf 400 in place adjacent to the wall 300 .
- FIG. 5 shows a portion of turf 400 in place on the turf trim strip 100 against the wall 300 .
- a second plurality of fasteners 401 secure the turf 400 to the turf trim strip 100 , which is connected to the wall 300 via fasteners 142 through slots 141 in the wall tabs 140 .
- FIG. 5 shows a closeup view of a portion of the turf trim strip 100 .
- FIG. 5 shows a turf tab 130 in the second position with the teeth 131 extending away from the first top surface 111 of the first panel 110 .
- FIG. 5 also shows a wall tab 140 in the bent position. The second portion 140 B of the wall tab 140 has been bent downward so that the second portion 140 B of the wall tab 140 is substantially parallel with the second panel 120 and extends away from the first bottom surface 112 of the first panel 110 .
- the slot 141 extends both above and below the first panel 110 and enables a fastener (not shown in FIG. 5 ) to be inserted into the slot 141 at various heights include below the first panel 110 .
- FIG. 6 is a flow chart of one embodiment of a method 600 of the present disclosure.
- the method 600 includes cutting a plurality of turf tabs into a member, at 610 .
- the method 600 includes cutting a plurality of wall tabs into the member, at 620 .
- the method 600 includes cutting a slot in each wall tab of the plurality of wall tabs, at 630 .
- the method 600 includes bending the member to form a first panel and a second panel, at 640 .
- the method 600 may include cutting teeth and two adjacent elongated openings, at 615 .
- the first panel includes a first top surface, a first bottom surface, a first edge, a second edge, a first end, and a second end.
- the second panel includes a second top surface, a second bottom surface, a third edge, a fourth edge, a third end, and a fourth end.
- the second top surface of the second panel is oriented substantially perpendicular to the first top surface of the first panel.
- the second edge of the first panel is adjacent to the third edge of the second panel.
- the plurality of turf tabs have a first position substantially parallel to the first top surface of the first panel.
- the plurality of turf tabs have a second position that is at an acute angle with respect to the first top surface of the first panel. In the second position, the plurality of turf tabs extends away from the first top surface of the first panel.
- the turf tabs in the second position may be used to secure turf used in a playing field.
- each wall tab is formed in both the first panel and the second panel.
- the wall tabs have an initial position and a bent position. In the initial position, a first portion of each wall tab is substantially parallel to the second panel and a second portion of each wall tab is substantially parallel to the first panel. In the bent position, the second portion of each wall tab is substantially perpendicular to the first bottom surface of the first panel extends away from the first bottom surface of the first panel.
- a fastener may be inserted into the slot of the wall tab to secure the member to a wall.
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- The embodiments described herein relate to apparatuses, systems, and methods for a turf trim strip that may be used to secure turf. The turf may be used on various fields, which may be, but is not limited to, a soccer field.
- It may be important to have local sporting fields to permit individuals to exercise, engage in sporting contests, and/or engage in various outdoor activities. Sporting fields may use turf instead of grass. The turf is stretched to the edges of the fields, but over time may develop wrinkles and/or may move away from the perimeter of the field. Other disadvantages may exist.
- The present disclosure is directed to apparatuses, systems, and methods for a turf trim strip that overcomes at least one of the disadvantages discussed above. The turf trim strip may be used with, but is not limited to, a soccer field. The tuft trim strip may be connectable to walls of a modular field.
- One embodiment of the disclosure is an apparatus having a first panel and a second panel. The first panel having a first top surface, a first bottom surface, a first edge, a second edge, a first end, and a second end. The second panel having a second top surface, a second bottom surface, a third edge, a fourth edge, a third end, and a fourth end. The second top surface of the second panel is oriented substantially perpendicular to the first top surface of the first panel and the second edge of the first panel is adjacent to the third edge of the second panel. The apparatus includes a plurality of turf tabs along the first panel, the plurality of turf tabs being positioned between the first and second edges and between the first and second ends of the first panel. The plurality of turf tabs having a first position substantially parallel to the first top surface of the first panel and a second position that is at an acute angle with respect to the first top surface of the first panel. In the second position, the plurality of turf tabs extends away from the first top surface of the first panel and toward the second panel. The acute angle may be between approximately 10 degrees and 60 degrees. The acute angle may be between 30 degrees and 45 degrees.
- The first and second edges of the apparatus may have a first length and the first and second ends may have a second length with the second length being less than the first length. The third and fourth edges of the apparatus may have the first length and the third and fourth ends of the apparatus may have a third length with the third length being less than the second length. The second edge of the first panel may be connected to the third edge of the second panel. The apparatus may include a bend, the bend forming the second edge of the first panel and the third edge of the second panel.
- Each turf tab of the plurality of turf tabs of the apparatus may include a plurality of teeth. The apparatus may include a plurality of wall tabs, each wall tab of the plurality of wall tabs includes a slot. The slot of each wall tab of the plurality of wall tabs may be formed in both the first panel and the second panel. The plurality of wall tabs may have an initial position and a bent position. In the initial position, a first portion of each wall tab of the plurality of wall tabs may be substantially parallel to the second panel and a second portion of each wall tab of the plurality of wall tabs may be substantially parallel to the first panel. In the bent position, the second portion of each wall tab may be substantially perpendicular to the first bottom surface of the first panel and may extend away from the first bottom surface of the first panel. Each turf tab of the plurality of turf tabs may include two elongated openings formed in the first panel.
- One embodiment of the present disclosure is a system having a first panel, a second panel, a portion of turf, and a plurality of turf tabs. The first panel includes a first top surface, a first bottom surface, a first edge, a second edge, a first end, and a second end. The second panel includes a second top surface, a second bottom surface, third edge, a fourth edge, a third end, and a fourth end, wherein the second top surface of the second panel is oriented perpendicular to the first top surface of the first panel and the second edge of the first panel is adjacent to the third edge of the second panel. The plurality of turf tabs are along the first panel. The plurality of turf tabs are positioned between the first and second edges and between the first and second ends of the first panel. The plurality of turf tabs have a first position substantially parallel to the first top surface of the first panel and a second position that is at an acute angle with respect to the first top surface of the first panel. The plurality of turf tabs extend away from the first top surface of the first panel in the second position and secure the portion of turf to the first panel.
- The system may include a portion of a pad layer. The first panel may be positioned between the portion of the pad layer and the portion of the turf. The system may include a first plurality of fasteners that secure the portion of the turf to the first panel. The first panel and the second panel may be a unitary member. The system may include a plurality of wall tabs positioned between the first and second ends of the first panel and between the third and fourth ends of the second panel. Each wall tab may include a slot. The slot of each wall tab may be formed in both the first panel and the second panel. The system may include a wall portion. The wall portion may be connected to the second panel via a second plurality of fasteners. Each fastener of the second plurality of fasteners may be positioned through a respective one of the slots of the plurality of wall tabs. Each turf tab may include a plurality of teeth.
- One embodiment of the disclosure is a method. The method comprises cutting a plurality of turf tabs into a member. The method includes cutting a plurality of wall tabs into the member. The method includes cutting a slot in each wall tab of the plurality of wall tabs. The method includes bending the member to form a first panel and a second panel.
- The first panel includes a first top surface, a first bottom surface, a first edge, a second edge, a first end, and a second end. The second panel includes a second top surface, a second bottom surface, third edge, a fourth edge, a third end, and a fourth end. The second top surface of the second panel is oriented perpendicular to the first top surface of the first panel and the second edge of the first panel is adjacent to the third edge of the second panel. The plurality of turf tabs have a first position substantially parallel to the first top surface of the first panel and a second position that is at an acute angle with respect to the first top surface of the first panel. A first portion of each slot is in the first panel and a second portion of each slot is in the second panel. The plurality of wall tabs have an initial position and a bent position. In the initial position, a first portion of each wall tab of the plurality of wall tabs is substantially parallel to the second panel and a second portion of each wall tab of the plurality of wall tabs is substantially parallel to the first panel. In the bent position, the second portion of each wall tab is substantially perpendicular to the first bottom surface of the first panel and extends away from the first bottom surface of the first panel.
- The method may include cutting teeth and two adjacent elongated openings for each turf tab of the plurality of turf tabs. The method may include using a laser cutter to cut the plurality of turf tabs, cut the plurality of wall tabs, and cut the slot in each of the wall tabs.
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FIG. 6 is a flow chart of an embodiment of a method of the disclosure. - While the disclosure is susceptible to various modifications and alternative forms, specific embodiments have been shown by way of example in the drawings and will be described in detail herein. However, it should be understood that the disclosure is not intended to be limited to the particular forms disclosed. Rather, the intention is to cover all modifications, equivalents and alternatives falling within the scope of the invention as defined by the appended claims.
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FIG. 1 shows a perspective view of an embodiment of anapparatus 100, also referred to herein as a turf trim strip. Theapparatus 100 includes afirst panel 110 and asecond panel 120. Thefirst panel 110 has a firsttop surface 111, a firstbottom surface 112, afirst edge 113, asecond edge 114, afirst end 115, and asecond end 116. Thesecond panel 120 includes a secondtop surface 121, a secondbottom surface 122, athird edge 123, afourth edge 124, athird end 125, and afourth end 126. - The second
top surface 121 of thesecond panel 120 is oriented substantially perpendicular to the firsttop surface 111 of thefirst panel 110. Thesecond edge 114 of thefirst panel 110 is adjacent to thethird edge 123 of thesecond panel 120. Thesecond edge 114 of thefirst panel 110 and thethird edge 123 of thesecond panel 120 may be formed by abend 150 between thepanels second panels second panels second end 114 and thethird end 123. Alternatively, the first andsecond panels second edge 114 and thethird edge 123 as would be appreciated by one of ordinary skill in the art having the benefit of this disclosure. - The
apparatus 100 includes a plurality ofturf tabs 130 along thefirst panel 110. The plurality ofturf tabs 130 are positioned between the first andsecond edges first panel 110. The plurality ofturf tabs 130 having a first position substantially parallel to the firsttop surface 111 of thefirst panel 110 as shown inFIG. 1 . The plurality ofturf tabs 130 have a second position (shown inFIGS. 2-5 ) that is at an acute angle 133 (best shown inFIG. 5 ) with respect to the firsttop surface 111 of thefirst panel 110. In the second position, the plurality ofturf tabs 130 extends away from the firsttop surface 111 of thefirst panel 110. Theturf tabs 130 in the second position may be used to secure turf used in a playing field. Turf may be stretched from wall to wall on a field. Over time, the turf may tend to contract and move away from the exterior walls. Theturf tabs 130 of theapparatus 100 may be used to secure the turf when in the second position. - The first and
second edges apparatus 100 have afirst length 117 and the first and second ends 115, 116 have asecond length 118. Thesecond length 118 is less than thefirst length 117. The third andfourth edges apparatus 100 may have the also have thefirst length 117 or may a length less than thefirst length 117. The third and fourth ends 125, 126 of theapparatus 100 have athird length 127 with thethird length 127 being less than thesecond length 118. - Each
turf tab 130 includes a plurality ofteeth 131. Theteeth 131 may be used to secure a portion of turf. The configuration of theteeth 131 are shown for illustrative purposes and may be varied as would be appreciated by one of ordinary skill in the art having the benefit of this disclosure. For example, the number, shape, configuration and/or location of theteeth 131 may be varied. Other shapes may be used in connected with theturf tab 130 to secure turf to theapparatus 100. Theturf tabs 130 in thefirst panel 110 may include twoelongated openings 132 through thefirst panel 110 adjacent to theteeth 131. Theelongated openings 132 are configured to aid in bending theturf tabs 130 from the first position (shown inFIG. 1 ) to the second position (shown inFIG. 2 ). The size, shape, number, and/or configuration of theelongated openings 132 may be varied as would be appreciated by one of ordinary skill in the art having the benefit of this disclosure. - The
apparatus 100 includes a plurality ofwall tabs 140. Eachwall tab 140 includes aslot 141. Theslot 141 of eachwall tab 140 is formed in both thefirst panel 110 and thesecond panel 120. Thewall tabs 140 have an initial position (shown inFIG. 1 ) and a bent position (shown inFIG. 5 ). In the initial position, afirst portion 140A of eachwall tab 140 is substantially parallel to thesecond panel 120 and asecond portion 140B of eachwall tab 140 is substantially parallel to thefirst panel 110. In the bent position (shown inFIG. 5 ), thesecond portion 140B of eachwall tab 140 is substantially perpendicular to the firstbottom surface 112 of thefirst panel 110 and may extend away from the firstbottom surface 112 of thefirst panel 120. A fastener may be inserted into theslot 141 of thewall tab 140 to secure theapparatus 100 to a wall as discussed herein. Thewall tab 140 in the bent position enables a fastener to be inserted into theslot 141 below thefirst panel 110 if needed due to the thickness of a pad layer as discussed herein. -
FIGS. 2-4 show an embodiment of asystem 500 of the present disclosure. The system includes aturf trim strip 100 that includesfirst panel 110, asecond panel 120, and a plurality ofturf tabs turf trim strip 100 also includes a one ormore wall tabs 140. Thesystem 500 includes at least a portion of turf 400 (shown inFIGS. 3 and 4 ), at least a portion of apad layer 200, and one ormore walls 300. - The
first panel 110 of theturf trim strip 100 includes a firsttop surface 111, a first bottom surface 112 (shown inFIG. 1 ), afirst edge 113, asecond edge 114, a first end 115 (shown inFIG. 1 ), and a second end 116 (shown inFIG. 1 ). Thesecond panel 120 includes a secondtop surface 121, a second bottom surface 122 (shown inFIG. 1 ),third edge 123, afourth edge 124, a third end 125 (shown inFIG. 1 ), and a fourth end 126 (shown inFIG. 1 ). The secondtop surface 121 of thesecond panel 122 is oriented substantially perpendicular to the firsttop surface 111 of thefirst panel 110. Thesecond edge 114 of thefirst panel 110 is adjacent to thethird edge 123 of thesecond panel 120. As discussed herein, the first andsecond panels second panels - The
turf trim strip 100 includes a plurality ofturf tabs 130 along thefirst panel 110. The plurality ofturf tabs 130 are positioned between the first andsecond edges first panel 110. The plurality ofturf tabs 130 have a first position substantially parallel to the firsttop surface 111 of thefirst panel 110 and a second position that is at anacute angle 133 with respect to the firsttop surface 111 of thefirst panel 110. As used herein, theacute angle 133 is an angle that is less than 90 degrees and more than 0 degrees measured between the firsttop surface 111 of thefirst panel 110 and the bottom surface of theturf tab 130. In one embodiment, theacute angle 133 is between 30 and 45 degrees. In another embodiment, theacute angle 133 is between approximately 10 and approximately 60 degrees. The plurality ofturf tabs 130 extend away from the firsttop surface 111 of thefirst panel 110 and toward thesecond panel 120 in the second position and may be used to secure the portion ofturf 400 to thefirst panel 110. Theturf tabs 130 om the second position may prevent theturf 400 from pulling or moving away from thewall 300.Turf tab 130A is shown in the first position andturf tabs teeth 131 ofturf tabs first panel 110 and may be used to secure theturf 400. - The
system 500 include a portion of apad layer 200. Thepad layer 200 is used to provide cushion to the playing field as would be appreciated by one of ordinary skill in the art having the benefit of this disclosure. Thefirst panel 110 of theturf trim strip 100 is positioned between the portion of thepad layer 200 and the portion of theturf 400. Thesystem 500 includes a first plurality of fasteners 401 (shown inFIG. 4 ) that secure the portion of theturf 400 to thefirst panel 110 of theturf trim strip 100. As discussed herein, theturf tabs 130 may be used to prevent theturf 400 from contracting away from thewall 300, which is connected to theturf trim strip 100 as discussed herein. In addition, the plurality offasteners 401 may be used to also secure theturf 400 to theturf trim strip 100. The fasteners may be screwed down through theturf 400 and into thefirst panel 110, which may be made of aluminum or the like. The plurality offasteners 401 are shown for illustrative purposes and may be varied as would be appreciated by one of ordinary skill in the art. For example, the size, shape, location, number, and/or configuration may be varied. - The
turf trim strip 100 includes a plurality ofwall tabs 140 positioned between the first and second ends 115, 116 of thefirst panel 110 and between the third and fourth ends 125,126 of thesecond panel 120. Eachwall tab 140 includes aslot 141. Theslot 141 of eachwall tab 140 is formed in both thefirst panel 110 and thesecond panel 120. Awall 300 of thesystem 500 is connected to thesecond panel 120 of the turf trim strip via a second plurality offasteners 142. Eachfastener 142 of the second plurality offasteners 142 is positioned through a respective one of theslots 141 of the plurality ofwall tabs 140. - As the thickness of the
padding layer 200 may vary depending on the application, it may be necessary to connect thewall 300 to theturf trim strip 100 below thefirst panel 110 rather than above thefirst panel 110. Thewall tabs 140 are configured to have an initial position (shown inFIG. 2 ) and a bent position (shown inFIG. 5 ).FIG. 2 shows afastener 142 inserted through theslot 141 of thewall tab 140 above thefirst panel 110 of theturf trim strip 100. In this instance, thewall tab 140 remains in the initial position. However, it may be necessary to bend thewall tab 140 to the bent position so that afastener 142 may be inserted through theslot 141 below thefirst panel 110 as shown inFIG. 5 . Theelongated slot 141 enables theturf trim strip 100 to be used to connect to awall 300 of a playing field having various thickness ofpadding layer 200. -
FIG. 4 shows a portion ofturf 400 being positioned against thewall 300 andturf trim strip 100 of asystem 500. Theturf tab 130 has been bent to the second position to secure theturf 400 in place adjacent to thewall 300.FIG. 5 shows a portion ofturf 400 in place on theturf trim strip 100 against thewall 300. In addition to theturf tabs 130, a second plurality offasteners 401 secure theturf 400 to theturf trim strip 100, which is connected to thewall 300 viafasteners 142 throughslots 141 in thewall tabs 140. -
FIG. 5 shows a closeup view of a portion of theturf trim strip 100.FIG. 5 shows aturf tab 130 in the second position with theteeth 131 extending away from the firsttop surface 111 of thefirst panel 110.FIG. 5 also shows awall tab 140 in the bent position. Thesecond portion 140B of thewall tab 140 has been bent downward so that thesecond portion 140B of thewall tab 140 is substantially parallel with thesecond panel 120 and extends away from the firstbottom surface 112 of thefirst panel 110. In this configuration, theslot 141 extends both above and below thefirst panel 110 and enables a fastener (not shown inFIG. 5 ) to be inserted into theslot 141 at various heights include below thefirst panel 110. -
FIG. 6 is a flow chart of one embodiment of amethod 600 of the present disclosure. Themethod 600 includes cutting a plurality of turf tabs into a member, at 610. Themethod 600 includes cutting a plurality of wall tabs into the member, at 620. Themethod 600 includes cutting a slot in each wall tab of the plurality of wall tabs, at 630. Themethod 600 includes bending the member to form a first panel and a second panel, at 640. Themethod 600 may include cutting teeth and two adjacent elongated openings, at 615. - As discussed above, the first panel includes a first top surface, a first bottom surface, a first edge, a second edge, a first end, and a second end. The second panel includes a second top surface, a second bottom surface, a third edge, a fourth edge, a third end, and a fourth end. The second top surface of the second panel is oriented substantially perpendicular to the first top surface of the first panel.
- The second edge of the first panel is adjacent to the third edge of the second panel. The plurality of turf tabs have a first position substantially parallel to the first top surface of the first panel. The plurality of turf tabs have a second position that is at an acute angle with respect to the first top surface of the first panel. In the second position, the plurality of turf tabs extends away from the first top surface of the first panel. The turf tabs in the second position may be used to secure turf used in a playing field.
- The slot of each wall tab is formed in both the first panel and the second panel. The wall tabs have an initial position and a bent position. In the initial position, a first portion of each wall tab is substantially parallel to the second panel and a second portion of each wall tab is substantially parallel to the first panel. In the bent position, the second portion of each wall tab is substantially perpendicular to the first bottom surface of the first panel extends away from the first bottom surface of the first panel. A fastener may be inserted into the slot of the wall tab to secure the member to a wall.
- Although this disclosure has been described in terms of certain preferred embodiments, other embodiments that are apparent to those of ordinary skill in the art, including embodiments that do not provide all of the features and advantages set forth herein, are also within the scope of this disclosure. Accordingly, the scope of the present disclosure is defined only by reference to the appended claims and equivalents thereof.
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